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By Natalie van Graan Global trade is fast being reshaped by converging forces: tariff fragmentation, geopolitical realignment, energy volatility and an escalating sustainability agenda. This continent has 60 per cent of the world’s best solar resources, critical minerals (copper, cobalt, lithium) for the green economy and a young, growing workforce. How can African businesses build […]
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Following the resounding success of the 2026 edition, the Africa Energy Indaba has officially announced its 2027 theme: African Energy – Pathways to Prosperity Connectedness and Cooperation The 2027 theme reflects a bold and timely vision for the continent’s energy future—one centred on strengthening connections across borders, markets and people to unlock Africa’s vast energy […]
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The country welcomed 10.48 million tourists in 2025, and arrivals grew by 11.8% in January 2026, consolidating its position as one of Africa’s standout destinations. In recent years, international tourism has undergone a profound transformation following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global mobility. With borders reopening and international flights resuming, the sector began […]
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Tourism and investment leaders from across the continent are urged to attend the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), taking place on 14 April 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) as part of World Travel Market Africa. Produced in partnership with JLL Africa, an affiliate member of UN Tourism, the one-day conference brings […]
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By Vivien Chaplin, Director and Gaby Wesson, Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr At the Government’s inaugural transport conference in Johannesburg which kicked off on 16 March 2026, President Ramaphosa set the stage for a major transformation of South Africa’s logistics sector. He highlighted the urgent need to address a […]
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by Enoch Antwi, Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). These minerals are […]
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West Africa Infrastructure Expo, organized by dmg events, is gearing up for its inaugural edition from 7 – 9 April 2026 at Landmark Centre in Lagos, bringing together stakeholders involved in planning, financing and delivering infrastructure projects across Nigeria and the wider West African market. The event, co-located with HVACR Nigeria, comes at a time […]
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SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, has formalised a partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the world’s largest network of adventure tourism professionals. As the only African association representing the Southern Africa’s tourism industry in the ATTA stable, SATSA is now linking its 1,200+ members — particularly SMEs in nature-based […]
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By Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder & CEO, Flutterwave If you’ve ever tried to build something new, really new, you know that innovation isn’t only about what’s possible. Often, it’s about what’s allowed. At Flutterwave, we started with a simple belief: that sending and receiving money across Africa shouldn’t be harder than sending a text message. […]
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This story is written and edited by Africa investor (Ai) As global investors grapple with tightening concentration, shrinking duration, and limited avenues for real-economy growth, a deeper structural question is coming into focus: where can capital be deployed at scale, with resilience and long-term impact. Consequential Africa, published by Africa investor, makes a clear and […]
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